Overview

A Property Development Manager will lead all property development functions for the development of Cane’s company restaurants. Responsibilities will start from the time real estate obtains Restaurant Executive Committee Approval (REC), thru the pre-development investigation, jurisdictional site approval, building permits up to construction start, for the development of Raising Cane’s Restaurants with direct responsibility and accountability for establishing and controlling overall project scope, consultant cost, quality, schedule, and branding.

The manager will be assigned a main region domestically to manage the permitting and entitlement process, including signage, that will be constructed at the permit release by the in-house construction department. It will be critical for this manager to establish close working relationships with legal, real estate, design, marketing, construction, IT, and various developers and landlords.

Responsibilities

Communication - Must be a leader with experience and knowledge of obtaining development entitlements, building and signage permits, etc., and clearly communicate the status to the development team.

Collaboration – Managers must be able to build a positive working relationship with a team environment that promotes 2-way communication and holds themselves, teammates, and consultants to a high standard of performance.

Change - A manager will need to be flexible, and have the ability to plan and manage around priority shifts in the development process and pipeline of projects.

Character - The manager will be a self-starter, and motivated to solve complicated development problems and issues, with being able to listen and consider various options presented by their peers and other professionals.

Capacity - Must be able to manage multiple projects in various development stages, clearly solve development issues, and bring a project to full completion

Execute the property development process in a dynamic team environment for the development of 20 plus new restaurant projects per year, or a portion of the overall company goal.

Oversee and coordinate the governmental permitting and public hearing process necessary to construct and open the proposed restaurants. Execute & direct the tasks for obtaining all necessary governmental approvals. Represent Raising Cane’s at various municipal, state, and federal public hearings pertaining to each project.

Provide effective input to team members regarding project process execution, direct or assist in the resolution of site specific issues.

Provide functional support for existing restaurant remodels and expansions..Identify, qualify, hire, direct, and monitor outside design consultants and other services to support the development process. Responsible for contract negotiation, administration and cost tracking for consulting services. Ensure quality control, maintain a liaison with consultants and crew members while holding them accountable for scope, cost, schedule and quality.

Ensure all obligations agreed to between landlord/seller and Raising Cane’s are incorporated into the lease or purchase agreement. Re-negotiate deal points through the internal real estate team with the landlords/sellers when necessary. Coordinate and communicate with Real Estate, Legal, Design, Purchasing, and Construction.

Perform accurate site feasibility and due diligence investigations on a timely basis with the use of an approved consultant team.